Research Briefing
Public service pension age
Looks at the pension age in the reformed public service schemes introduced in 2015, and concerns raised about the impact on certain occupational groups, such as prison officers and ambulance staff
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Research Briefing
Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill
An overview of the Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill currently before Parliament, and related issues.
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Research Briefing
Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]
This research briefing has been written for the House of Commons second reading debate on the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill. It provides background on the main provisions of the Bill, outlines its progress through Parliament, contains reaction from the FE sector, and considers relevant issues.
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Research Briefing
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill 2021-22
A briefing on the Local Government (Disqualification) Bill 2021-22
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Research Briefing
Standards in the House of Commons
On Monday 8 November 2021, there will be an emergency debate in the House of Commons on “the consequences of the decision of the House on 3 November relating to standards.”
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Research Briefing
Death certification and medical examiners
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the introduction of a medical examiner system in England and Wales to provide greater scrutiny of deaths that do not require investigation by a coroner
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Research Briefing
Telecommunications (Security) Bill 2019-21, 2021-22
Following its passage through the House of Lords, this briefing analyses the progress of the Telecommunications (Security) Bill up until this point. It provides a summary of what happened during both Commons and Lords stages and how the Bill has changed. It is prepared in advance of consideration of Lords amendments to the Bill in the House of Commons, scheduled for Monday 8 November 2021.
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Research Briefing
The conflict in Afghanistan: A reading list
This reading list provides links to Parliamentary and other material on the conflict in Afghanistan since 9/11.
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Research Briefing
Bankruptcy: trustee’s right of inquiry
This Commons briefing paper provides an outline of the trustee's right of inquiry into the bankrupt's property and dealings, including his right to examine third parties.
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Research Briefing
Social security benefits for older people with mobility needs
There is an upper age limit for new claims of benefits that provide support for mobility - now the State Pension Age. This means that some older people cannot get benefits for mobility needs and cannot access linked schemes such as Motability.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A summary
On 27 October, the Chancellor presented the Autumn Budget and Spending Review to Parliament. The Office for Budget Responsibility also published new forecasts for the economy and public finances. This briefing summarises the key announcements.
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Research Briefing
Menopause (Support and Services) Bill
Library briefing on the Menopause (Support and Services) Bill, a Private Members Bill introduced by Carolyn Harris MP.
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Research Briefing
Firearms: licensing and safety
This Library briefing paper discusses the regulation of firearms in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Withdrawing crisis social security measures
The Department for Work and Pensions made a series of changes to the social security system in response to the pandemic. Most have now been withdrawn.
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Research Briefing
Investment industry exposure to modern slavery
A Westminster Hall debate will take place on Tuesday 26 October 2021 on “Investment industry exposure to modern slavery”. It is sponsored by Conservative MP Gareth Davies.
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